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Privacy reforms add ‘right to erasure’, but no ban on smart glasses
The latest privacy reforms will target risks associated with new digital technology and artificial intelligence, adding a fair and reasonable test for data collection and a right to erasure on large platforms.
Committee backs higher penalties for breaching under-16 social media ban
A parliamentary committee has backed a proposal that social media companies face penalties of up to $99 million for failing to comply with new rules barring children under 16 from accessing their platforms.
Sydney Markets ex-CEO weighs cross-claims against Chubb
The former CEO of Sydney Markets is looking to bring a cross-claim against the company and insurer Chubb in his former employer's suit accusing him of misappropriating $1.38 million in company funds.
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Chevron seeks ‘tight’ timeline in Gorgon LNG court challenge
Chevron wants a "tight" timeline in a legal challenge related to its Gorgon liquified natural gas project, telling a judge that it's spending $40 million a month to keep staff ready for the project.
Mid-trial amendment in Nuix class action wins court OK
A judge has allowed a mid-trial amendment in a shareholder class action over software company Nuix's 2020 public float on the ASX.
Former MinterEllison employee suing firm can give evidence by AVL
A judge has allowed a former MinterEllison employee who has accused the firm of unlawful dismissal to give evidence by audio-visual link from a “quiet, low-stimulus room” in light of her medical conditions.
Nuix slams ‘late and defective’ proposed mid-trial amendment
Nuix has blasted as defective and "exceptionally" late a proposed mid-trial amendment to the pleadings in a shareholder class action over the software firm's 2020 IPO.
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Gold Coast developer must honour off-the-plan apartment contracts: court
A judge has ordered a Gold Coast developer to honour two off-the-plan apartment contracts, finding it could not rely on sunset clauses to terminate the agreements.
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Victoria to cut $2B from Suburban Loop project
The Victorian government will cut $2 billion from the $35 billion Suburban Rail Loop project, a move criticised by the opposition and public sector union. 
Victim of Sydney Swans alleged assault mulls lawsuit
A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault involving Sydney Swans players has retained Slater & Gordon as she considers bringing a civil claim.